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CANVAS CABIN ON PRETTY FARM

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Exterior
Property grounds
King size water bed
Private kitchenette for your use

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 327.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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North River, NY
  • Garnet Hill Lodge and Ski Resort
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Thirteenth Lake
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Gore Mountain Ski Resort
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

CANVAS CABIN ON PRETTY FARM

At the edge of a wildflower meadow with mountain views, this beautifully furnished glamping tent has a king-size water bed, sofa and private deck. Each tent has a kitchenette in the Lodge. There is a sweet new Bath House. Enjoy wood-fired pizza and our new all natural wood hot tub. Get fresh eggs from our henhouse. 40 acres of meadows, woods, pond, streams and trails. Nightly bonfires, star gazing, a nearby lake and rafting in the Hudson River below. Golf cart service to your tent.

We have four glamping tents, Glamp Richard, Glamp Suzanne, Glamp Bernice and Glamp Thomas which are spaciously set apart for privacy yet an easy walk to the Bath House and the Lodge where each glamping tent has its own kitchenette.

The tents have a “fly” over them so they stay remarkably cool during the day and completely waterproof. At night, zip up the canvas windows and doors, and stay cozy under handmade feather quilts.

The new Bath House has a women’s side with two toilets, a shower and double vanity with glass vessel sinks; ditto for the men’s side. In the nearby Lodge, there is also a lovely new bathroom with an old-fashion claw foot tub where you can enjoy a deep bath with lavender salts. We provide nice towels and soap.

In the Lodge, there are individual kitchenettes for each of our four glamping tents.
It has a sink, one burner cooktop, coffee maker, compact refrigerator, dishes, cutting board, glasses, utensils, napkins and basics of salt, pepper, sugar. Bring your own coffee and cream. There are open shelves for you to store your groceries.

Outside are several charcoal grills and a gas grill. We provide charcoal and lighter fluid.

We spent the fall and winter of 2019 building an amazing all natural cedar hot tub. Located on one of the most beautiful spots of our land, our new Japanese wood hot tub is a delightful treat for our guests. Built within a small post and beam temple-like structure with gorgeous views of the mountains beyond and wildflowers below, our spa tub is a wonderful way to relax during your stay. $25 for an hour’s retreat of happiness.

Most nights in the summer, we offer wood fired pizza. Here’s how it works. We make and provide the dough, and guests bring their own toppings. We fire up the wood-fired pizza in the late afternoon. By six, the wood fire has died down and the oven is about 800 degrees. Starting at 6:30 and ending about 7:30, guests come to the pizza pavilion with their toppings and we help them cook their pizzas. Because the oven is so hot, the pizzas cook in about three minutes. Lots of fun! Oh, most toppings should be sautéed in advance since the cooking time in the oven is so short. (Requested donation of $8).

At dusk, we get the bonfire going so guests can relax in hand-built Adirondack chairs to watch the fire and the stars. There is no “light pollution” so it is an amazing experience to see thousands of stars, night clouds, moonscapes.

Enjoy getting your breakfast eggs from the henhouse --- our chickens will be laying their first eggs at the end of July 2021. Our flock of chickens and ducks are fun to watch as they free range all over the property. The ducklings enjoy it when there is fresh water run into their little swimming pool --- they are so joyous when they’re in water. The ducks are sweet but shy away from people (oh no! humans!). Unlike the chickens that wander all day and come back together to the coop only to sleep, the ducks are co-dependent and stick together all the time; if one duck is separated, they all quack until they get back together. So yes, country life can be noisy with the chickens cackling and the ducks quacking!

And of course there is Sammy Dog, a lab/shepherd mix, who bounds around the property, visiting all our guests, laying down on the porch and steps waiting for people to come home. Be careful coming down the driveway because he sometimes leaps unexpectedly in front of cars all goofy and happy. He can come in and even sleep over if you want (just send us a text message so we know where he is).

Our cabins are set up for visiting dogs, but unfortunately we cannot host dogs in the tents.

The lake is three miles down the winding road …13th Lake it is called and it is just beautiful. Totally natural and quiet with no sign of civilization on its shores. The Hudson River is at the bottom of our mountain; clear beautiful water; you go tubing or rafting with the various rafting companies located right nearby.

The town of North Creek is five miles away off the main Route 28 road but it’s easy to miss so look for the 3 or 4 signs that mark the entrance to “town”. North Creek is a scenic little town with some great restaurants, a grocery store, liquor store, some shopping places and a scenic train called the Saratoga/North Creek Railroad which takes folks in antique train cars along the Hudson River.

Another great experience is nearby Garnet Hill Lodge, an historic lodge offering lunches and dinners … beautiful property, amazing views, great food. It’s located right up the road in North River. They rent mountain bikes and have all kinds of walking trails.

Lots and lots more to do … check our online Guide Book for more suggestions!
So .... Enjoy amazing mountain day views and glorious stargazing by night ... this might be the most special vacation you’ve ever had! Quiet and tranquil … safely and privately located at the edge of our Hobby Farm where you can enjoy a beautiful tent, ducks and chickens, and sweet lab dog.

If you're looking for additional space, we have other cottages on the property as well ... Authentic Adirondack Bird Camp which has two bedrooms. Our other cabins have one bedroom: Farmstand Guest House, Camp Hudsonview, Camp TwoSome, Camp Lillian and Camp Bossie, all of which are listed on this site.

Farmstand Guest House – Homeaway listing 3646886
Glamp Bernice - Homeaway listing 4227751
Glamp Suzanne - Homeaway listing 4005409
Glamp Thomas - Homeaway listing 4227739
Authentic Bird Camp - Homeaway listing 346347


Property manager

Leslie Clement
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
We are a quiet getaway. No music, no loudness please.
No dogs. Please don't ask.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

North River

Located in North River, this cabin is in the mountains and on a lake. Gore Mountain Ski Resort and Double Barrel are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Garnet Hill Lodge and Ski Resort and Revolution Rail Co.. North Creek Depot Museum and Blue Line Outdoor Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkelling and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and mountain biking.
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North River, NY

What's nearby

  • Garnet Hill Lodge and Ski Resort - 8 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Thirteenth Lake - 8 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Revolution Rail Co. - 10 min drive - 10.8 km
  • OK Slip Falls Trailhead - 11 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Gore Mountain Ski Resort - 15 min drive - 15.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪becks TAVERN - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Sarah - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Sporty's Iron Duke Saloon - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪barVino - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Marsha's Family Restaurant - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does CANVAS CABIN ON PRETTY FARM have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is CANVAS CABIN ON PRETTY FARM pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at CANVAS CABIN ON PRETTY FARM?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at CANVAS CABIN ON PRETTY FARM?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is CANVAS CABIN ON PRETTY FARM located?

Situated on a lake, this cabin is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Hudson River and within 6 miles (10 km) of Thirteenth Lake and Garnet Hill Lodge and Ski Resort. Double Barrel and Pinebrook Glades are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Peaceful weekend with family.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katrina N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute Glamping Set-up!

Cute property! Great views! Loved the electric fireplace in the tent!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Joseph M.

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
I don't like water beds but can tolerate them for a night. But this bed was rock hard. As a result I slept poorly and was tired the entire next day. Also the men's shower valve needs replacement. I only got a slow flow with lukewarm water. A guest shouldn't have to spend 30 minutes figuring out how the shower works when you can get a new control valve in Home Depot for $50.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

mindy r., brewster

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Solo

Love the property and its location. Wifi was a little spotty. For the most part peaceful and quiet. A little nousy my last day but children will be children. I would love to come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Was very sweet

This property was amazingly cute. Very welcoming and very accommodating. Communication was great, warm and friendly. The wood fired pizzas were delishish. The glamp was clean and very cozy. We didnt get to spend a bunch of time there due to other obligations but the time we dis spend was great. Will definitely do it again. Only suggestion would be to maybe add washcloths for usage in the bathroom. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Euri

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Muy lindo y sobre todo unas personas tan amables y ayudan en todo sentido
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

kella r.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

The very good and the tad bad

This is a very pretty hobby farm with some very good attributes and some small issues. The check in process is lacking in details such as the hot tub was wayyyyy through a field and down a road that required a walk in the dark.....I was lucky to get a ride on a golf cart down. The hot tub, which required a $25 fee, was awful - the lights didn't work and the hot tub smelled like a frog pond. The good parts were the heated water bed I slept in - so comfy and bathrooms and a kitchenette were right near my tent. The neighbors (there were quite a few other guests in tents in the same field)stayed up late talking and laughing and this made it difficult to get to sleep.So, overall I would give it a 3.5 to 4 stars.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darrell & Debi H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Bay Views

Relaxing and very nice being so close to the water. It’s pretty far off the road but very worth it! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon K J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

PERFECT GLAMPING VACA

Our stay at North River Hobby Farm in the Adirondacks was awesome! The property is beautiful with rolling hills, flowering meadows, some buildings, and some glamping tents. Our tent had a king size bed, sofa, & oriental rug, as well as fan and bedside table lamps. Everything was well thought out. There is a little lodge with mini kitchens for the campers. All the buildings are charming, bathroom, workshop, pizza room. There is a wood burning stove for pizza which Leslie (the owner ) made for us one night. On the property is a Japanese sauna with amazing views, chickens, ducks, cats, and a faithful dog. Sitting around the campfire is AWESOME! One night the sky was crystal clear and was covered in stars. There was a meteor shower and we saw the Milky Way along with many other constellations. That night we saw over 12 shooting stars!!! Getting to know your fellow campers if you like, is great too. There is so much to do in the area. We hiked, read tombstones at an old cemetary, went canoeing, swimming, explored nearby towns, shopped, hung out by the fire, & took a railbike adventure over the Hudson. It was a perfect long weekend! The place is great and so much to do in the area!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle Q., Washingtonville NY

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

If you are looking to de plug and relax this is the place.

Beautiful property loved seeing dog, ducks Nd chicken just walking around. Leslie was wonderful she recommended a beautiful lake to sit by and relax. Clean you could swim right onto the lake. Ladies rooms adorably made loved the spa. Sitting back and looking at the scenery while sitting in the tub was awesome. I stood in glamour tent. Tent was spacious and clean back and front deck are perfect to read and relax. Plenty of property to hike and explore. Leslie made brick oven pizza that was delicious. Overall a wonderful experience cannot wait to come back.

10/10 Excellent

Frank M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing getaway... quiet and peaceful.

Love the tents, the cabins and the overall experience was amazing. I guess it was when we had gone but it was a wall of bugs during the day. Other than that, it was perfect
Stayed 3 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Shane D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place

Over all perfect place

10/10 Excellent

Vignesh B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beauty of nature on your backyard

This is a beautiful place to retreat from the hustle and the bustle of a busy work life. Amazing amenities and beautifully maintained place. The best Sammy welcoming you.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner has a small house with a genuine wood burning oven to make pizza which she provides for guests for a reasonable fee. There is a chicken coop with free range chickens which are fun to watch and they provide eggs for guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jason W.

Loved it!

Just returned from a 2 night stay at Glamp Richard with my wife and daughter. It is truly a special place. Roomy canvas cabin with access to a 2nd (wood) cabin with very clean bathrooms and a third (wood) cabin with cooking facilities and refrigerators for each unit. Fire pit for making smores at night, roaming chickens and ducks, and proximity to lots of fun Adirondack adventures. Leslie is a very kind hostess who has created such a unique place to visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Dawn D., Peterborough, NH

Rustic, whimsical, mountain farm camp

Welcoming, friendly onsite owner. Super peaceful & luxurious if you love camping but are traveling light (a la motorcycle) or just dread the work of set up & tear down. Loved it so much I’m already planning my next stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Craig W.

Perfect Peaceful Getaway

This is an ideal getaway for those who want the camping experience without really "roughing it". My wife and I booked a spur-of-the-moment trip the day before we arrived. The booking was painless, especially given the short notice and the property met and exceeded our expectations. The tent was very clean, comfortable and in great condition. This property is really off the grid. Sitting on the deck, you hear absolutely no traffic noise, just the birds and crickets chirping. Each tent has front and back decks. There are chickens, ducks, a friendly golden lab (Sammy Dog) who all make their way over to pay a visit, walking right in if the notion strikes. I had to shoo one of the chickens out, which was a real hoot...the tent doors zip up, so you needn't worry about unexpected intrusions at night...GPS and cell coverage is very hit-or-miss in this area, so you should be sure to print turn-by-turn directions beforehand. There is internet available on the property that you can jump onto, so you're not completely out of touch once you get there. There is the small village of North Creek about 5 miles down the road where there are a few eateries, but we wound up buying a roast chicken and sides at the local supermarket and bringing it back to camp. There are picnic tables and grill and fire pit on the property as well as a very nice and clean renovated barn with a kitchen, bathroom and living area. This serves as a sort of communal cooking and convenience station. There are pots, pans, fridge, etc. and some food items that I think other campers have left behind, e.g. dry cereal, granola, etc. The owner Leslie, is a pleasure to deal with and very accommodating. We definitely plan to go back for another stay maybe later in the fall.

About the host

Hosted by Leslie Clement

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Through lucky circumstances and financial help from my family, I own a precious 40 acres atop a mountain in the Adirondacks with a small cluster of buildings including my great-grandparents’ century-old Bird Camp, four glamping tents and several cabins I have built in the last few years.

From early spring until the leaves change color in the fall, I have the honor to host vacationing guests who come to the Adirondack Mountains from all over the world, and who leave with generous notes of thanks and lovely reviews for having had the opportunity to live as I do with my children now, and as my grandparents and great-parents once did here. We treasure our farm-like setting reminiscent of an 1800’s farm with pleasant meadows, beautiful mountain views and brilliant star-filled nights, and I am grateful to my family for helping us preserve this special place.

A few years ago, I bought 40 acres of beautiful land abutting the original property. Gorgeous mountain views and open meadows were reclaimed by clearing trees, and the historic Shields Road which accesses this portion of the land has been rebuilt. Originally I intended to build single family homes for sale, but the evolved to retaining all the land the building, as finances permit, sweet rental cabins (Camp HudsonView and Camp TwoSome), walking trails and this year, a fabulous Japanese temple with a cedar hot tub.

I am grateful that I’ve had fascinating professional and personal experience, and that I may live in an insanely beautiful wild place. I have a small business offers interesting challenges and rewards. I spend the winter building rustic furniture for my rentals, plowing snow with my four wheeler and working as weather permits on the properties.

I am blessed to have the opportunity to meet lovely people from all over the world who treasure what we have here. Our guests bring life, laughter, children and love to our quiet mountain retreat.

Why they chose this property

My family’s connection with the Adirondacks goes back to 1905 when my great-aunt Edie Bird --- then a teenager living in Port Washington, Long Island --- became sick with TB. At that time, the Adirondack wilderness had acquired a reputation for its health giving properties, and people were convinced that the fresh air, isolation, and plenty of rest and wholesome food would help people infected with TB. So my great-grandparents sent their daughter Edie here to North River where she “took the cure” by boarding at the nearby Cedarwood Farm where she sat outside all winter with the other boarders, bundled under quilts on the porch, and in summer walking the roads and wildflower meadows. Happily, my great-aunt Edie Bird recovered from the dreaded TB (the owners of the farm were not so lucky -- they contracted and died of TB themselves).

In 1910, my great-grandparents, Tim and Ida Bird, bought eight acres of beautiful property on “Christian Hill” (as it was once known) in North River. (I have since then bought an additional abutting 40 acres). They then built a small “shingle style” camp in the rustic Adirondack style which we call Bird Camp --- siting the small rustic dwelling to capitalize on dramatic southward views across the Gore Mountain range and the Hudson River two miles below. They brought up by train beautiful leaded glass windows and other building materials from a demolished Guggenheim estate on Long Island. Building materials were locally acquired --- cedar shingles, stone, milled lumber nearby North Creek where intensive amounts of logging was being done. Traditionally, the women and children stayed all summer while the men traveled back and forth. Life was leisurely. Visiting, and having visitors, was an important part of life. Cooking was done with a hand pump and wood cook stove. It was a four day long trip from Port Washington, Long Island.

Today we are delighted to share this special property today with visiting guests from all over the world.

What makes this property unique

The Adirondack Mountains are a spectacular range in upstate New York that showcases the breathtaking beauty of nature. There is a beautiful lake three miles down the winding road called 13th Lake which is completely natural and quiet with no sign of civilization on its shores.

Our guests enjoy spectacular views and acres of land that consists of pristine woods, meadows, vistas, and a spring-fed pond. The Hudson River is just down the hill, and the town of North Creek is five miles away. There is a historic cemetery next door, and Gore Mountain Ski Center and Garnet Hill are only a few miles away. Albany is only an hour-and-a-half away, and guests can reach Montreal within two hours. They can even take a short four-hour road trip to New York City. The town of North Creek is five miles away off the main Route 28 road. North Creek is a scenic little town with some great restaurants, a grocery store, a liquor store, some shopping places, and a scenic train called the Saratoga/North Creek Railroad, which takes folks in antique train cars along the Hudson River. Gore Mountain Ski Center is off Route 28 in North Creek.

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